Easy Melba Toast
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
7 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
68 kcal
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Cuisine
French, Australian
Easy Melba Toast
Description
This simple recipe for Easy Melba Toast starts with white sandwich bread with crusts removed. The slices are toasted on both sides until lightly golden, then sliced horizontally to create thinner pieces. These are cut into triangular shapes and toasted again briefly on the cut side to ensure maximum crispness.
The result is a very thin, crunchy toast with a dry texture suitable for spreading soft toppings such as pâté, cheese spreads, or dips. The lightness and uniformity make it a common choice for elegant appetizers or light snacks.
Customization suggestions include cutting the melba toast into different shapes with cookie cutters for decorative presentations. It is advised to slice the bread while warm for easier cutting. Because the toast is thin, it requires close attention during the final toasting to prevent burning. Bread crusts can be saved for use in homemade breadcrumbs rather than discarded.
Ingredients
- 2 lice white bread about 35g/1.25oz each
Instructions
- Remove the crusts from the bread.
- Toast the bread on each side, about 3-4 minutes.
- Carefully slice through the middle to create four halves.
- Cut the halves into triangles.
- Toast the cut side for 1-2 minutes.
Notes
- Use cookie cutters to create various shapes for a decorative presentation.
- Slicing the bread while warm makes it easier to cut thinly and evenly.
- Watch carefully during the final toasting step because thin slices can burn quickly.
- Save bread crusts to make homemade breadcrumbs instead of discarding them.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 68kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 119mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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